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Tissot · PR516

Tissot PR516

Chronograph

$2,100In stock
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Case

Diameter
41mm
Thickness
13.67mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
AR coating
Yes
Dial colour
Black
Indices
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

Caliber
13.25'
Type
Manual
Power reserve
68h
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Sub-dials
3
Bezel
tachymeter
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton

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PR516 collection · 4 watches

PR516
PR51638mm
PR516
PR51640mm
PR516
PR51641mm
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02The community take

Owners talk.

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Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PR516 for its retro styling and value, with many highlighting its well-finished dial and bezel execution. The manual-wind chronograph variant is noted for its impressive movement and accessible price point, while the automatic chronograph is described as rugged with a clean dial and cool color scheme. However, some owners find the dial bland, and the automatic chronograph's slab-sided case and weight lead to a clumsy wear experience. The mineral glass bezel insert on the automatic chronograph deviates from the original's flush design, and the movement finishing is considered simplistic. One owner of the Powermatic variant expressed disappointment with its fixed bezel, deeming it a marketing gimmick. On balance, enthusiasts rate the Tissot PR516 highly for its vintage-inspired design and horological substance at an accessible price.

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